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Collaboration. The key to Africa's success?I've just returned from having few a days of leave, so getting back into the swing of things was a little tough this morning; from catching up on email to bringing you the latest news from across Africa. Thanks to the rest of the team for filling in while I was away. Two articles caught my attention today, namely Africa is all about relationships and Connecting with the continent by Nick Durrant. The main topic here is collaboration - the process where two or more people or organisations work together to realise a shared goal. This seems to be the recurring topic of late as more and more organisation are working together to reach desired goals. And then the philosophy of 'ubuntu' struck me. Wikipedia describes Ubuntu as " a southern African ethic or humanist philosophy focusing on people's allegiances and relations with each other", and on the page was a video of Nelson Mandela explaining the concept of Ubuntu. Respect, helpfulness, sharing, community, caring, trust, unselfishness were some of the characteristics that are pointed out in the video. According to Nick Durrant, 'the key to success in Africa lies in collaboration. Finding a trusted partner on the ground that understands the market not only reduces the hassle of having to negotiate the various cultural idiosyncrasies of an unexplored territory, also exposes businesses to a number of varied and sometimes unexpected opportunities'. So maybe collaborating with organisations who share the same vision as you is the way to go? Send in your thoughts to africanews@bizcommunity.com, I would like to hear from you! I'll leave you with the words of Vanilla Ice: All right stop, Collaborate and listen... Have a fantastic week! Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985, @Biz_AfricaComment online in our ed's column archive. Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your African marketing and media news to africanews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-africa@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news".Today's top stories
Armed conflicts, violent activities of fundamentalist groups and drug cartels and general intolerance for free expression among a number of governments have been highlighted as major threats to the advancement of press freedom in the West African region. Read more >>
The East African nation will be the site of the first investment on the continent by Intel's Software and Services Group. Read more >>
Big Data Africa Congress is reportedly the first and only event in Africa dedicated to Big Data and co-located with the region's popular digital conference and exhibition, AfricaCom. Big Data Africa Congress takes place in Cape Town, South Africa on 14 November 2013. Read more >>
 | Registration has officially opened for the 17th Annual Highway Africa Conference. The conference holds accolades for being the world's largest annual gathering of African journalists and is set to take place at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa from 1-2 September 2103. Read more >> |
 | Airtel has committed to investing $125 million in Gabon following discussions at the recent New York Forum in Libreville. The New York Forum Africa, was held in Libreville in collaboration with the government of Gabon. The New York Forum Africa 2013 focused on the initiatives necessary to make several opportunities a reality. Read more >> |
The African Press Organisation (APO), a press release wire in Africa, has announced the retainer agreement as an exclusive supplier for media relations in Africa with Schneider Electric SA. APO will provide Schneider Electric with a full range of services, from press releases wire and monitoring services, to media interactions and government relations. Read more >>
The Board of The Sun Publishing Limited has approved new editorial appointments with effect from 1 July 2013. On that date, new editors will take over at different levels, of the publication. Read more >>
The entrepreneurial spirit across Africa is unwavering, according to new research commissioned by Regus, the global provider of flexible workplaces. The international study includes East, North and South Africa. Read more >>
 | [Nick Durrant] South African companies have been slow off the mark when it comes to expanding their interests beyond local borders. While European and Chinese enterprises have been establishing infrastructure in some of the continent's key markets for many years. Yet with the rapid advance of mobile technology in countries like Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, Africa is quickly becoming a continent rife with opportunity for local enterprises, particularly those in the digital sector. Read more >> |
For years, Africa has been the next big thing. While the continent continues to attract the hype, many businesses have found entry into African marketplaces challenging. Read more >>
 | CANNES, FRANCE: Bringing the 60th Cannes Lions Festival to a close, the Branded Content & Entertainment, Film, Film Craft, Titanium and Integrated Lions winners have been announced. Read more >> |
 | RESTON, US: comScore, Inc recently released its monthly comScore qSearch analysis of the US search marketplace. Google Sites led the explicit core search market in May with 66.7% of search queries conducted. Read more >> |
 | STAMFORD, US: The rise of digital marketing is producing a fragmented and confusing landscape of terminology, providers and technologies, according to Gartner, Inc. In response to this, Gartner has created a digital marketing transit map to aid organisations in the creation of a digital marketing solutions strategy and to improve operations and plan initiatives. Read more >> |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Phone numbers and email addresses belonging to some 6m Facebook users have been improperly shared due to a software bug, the social network said last week. Read more >> |
More International
 | Former President Nelson Mandela's condition has deteriorated, with the Presidency saying he is now in a critical condition. Read more >> |
 | South African Airways (SAA) is currently working on wage negotiations with recognised labour unions, contrary to media reports that strike action is on the horizon, said the airline. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Driving the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta is like having enjoyed a dish of Trippa alla Marchigiana and bottle of excellent Argiano Brunello di Montalcino and then to be informed by the waiter that the restaurant has run out of grappa and the espresso machine is broken. Read more >> |
 | [Rod Baker] If you want to get up close and personal with our abundant wildlife, you'll look a long way before you can better Lion Sands River Lodge, on the banks of the Sabie River. Read more >> |
 Paul Berney will be in South Africa on 26 to 28 June for the MMA SA's annual AGM and these two breakfast briefing sessions in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Read more >>  Business EnglishAlusani Skills & Training Network - 19 Aug 2013 to 21 Aug 2013 Johannesburg Jack Kerouac "My fault, my failure, is not in the passions I have, but in my lack of control of them. (via Good Reads)"
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